https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0278cgv
Listen to a short radio program and answer the questions below.
- Speaker 1 suggests that people can excel with the right opportunities, messages about their potential, and good teaching. What are some examples of these opportunities, messages, and teaching methods that can help individuals succeed in their chosen fields?
- Speaker 2 raises the question of whether some people may never become brain surgeons or doctors. What are the factors that may limit an individual’s ability to pursue certain careers or fields, and how can these limitations be addressed or overcome?
- What do you think determines an individual’s success or failure, and to what extent is it influenced by early experiences and attitudes?
- Do you agree with Speaker 1 that any student can grow their brains and achieve high-level subjects with the right opportunities and teaching?
- What are some potential challenges or advantages that come with having a high IQ, and how do these factors affect an individual’s path to success?
- What can educators and mentors do to ensure that all students, regardless of their starting point, have the best chance to excel and reach their full potential?